How to remove the screensaver from the screen Xiaomi Redmi 10: all the ways (including hidden)

The screensaver on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi 10 can be annoying: it eats up battery power, slows unlock and sometimes appears at the wrong time, especially for users who are used to a minimalist interface or encountered a MIUI bug when the saver is shown even when the settings are turned off. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the screensaver, from standard to hidden, which work on MIUI 12, 13 and 14 without the need to obtain root rights.

It's important to understand that Redmi 10 screensavers come in two types: system (built into MIUI, like Wildlife World or Space) and advertising (shown when connected to the mobile Internet or Wi-Fi). The first are turned off through settings, and the second will have to tinker. We'll look at both options, and also tell you what to do if the screensaver appears even after resetting the phone to the factory settings - this is a common problem for owners of used devices.

Before you start, check the MIUI version: go to Settings → About → About → MIUI version. This depends on which menu items will be available. For example, in MIUI 14, the path to settings for the screensaver has changed compared to MIUI 12, and some options are now hidden behind additional permissions.

1. disable the screensaver through the standard MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the system’s built-in tools.It’s suitable for system screensavers (like Photo of the Day or Charging animations) and works on all versions of the Redmi 10, including the Redmi 10 2022 and Redmi 10C models.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some versions of MIUI it is called Lock and Protection).
3. Select the Savage or Lock Screen → Additional → Screensaver.
4. Turn off the slider Show the screensaver or select the No option.
5. If there are separate settings for the Screensaver when charging - turn them off too.

After these actions, the system screensaver will disappear, but there are nuances:

• 🔄 Some firmware may not have the screensaver option on the menu, which means that MIUI It automatically substitutes the screensaver from Xiaomi services (more about this below).
• ⚡ If after the shutdown the screensaver still appears, it means that it is tied to advertising services (see section 3).
• 📱 Redmi 10s. MIUI 14 Global may need to reboot phone for changes to take effect.

2. Remove the screensaver through MIUI Launcher (hidden method)

If the standard shutdown didn’t work, try resetting the launcher settings, which helps when the saver is written in the MIUI shell configuration files and not removed through the menu.

Step-by-step:

1. Press the free space on the main screen until the wallpaper settings menu appears.
2. Select Home Screen Settings (or Launcher Settings).
3. Scroll down and find Reset Settings or Restore by default.
4. Confirm the reset. It won't delete your data, but it will return the standard desktop look.

After discharge:

• 🔍 Check if there is a new option in the lock screen settings: sometimes it is hidden after updates.
• 🛠️ If the screensaver is left, try to remove the launcher cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

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After resetting the launcher, it is recommended to restart the phone - this will help apply changes to the system processes responsible for displaying screensavers.

3. How to remove the screensavers (banners on the lock screen)

Redmi 10 ads are created by Xiaomi services such as Msa (Mobile Services Analytics) or Mi Browser, which can be displayed even when the main screensaver is disabled, and to remove them, you need to disable personalized ads and block access to data.

Method 1: Through Advertising Settings

1. Open Settings → Memory → Clean (or Settings → Applications → Application Management).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Special Permissions → Personalized Ads.
3. Turn off the slider Personalized recommendations.

Method 2: Blocking services through ADB (without root)

If the ad continues to appear, block the system applications responsible for its displays:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop

These commands will disable the system ad modules, but will not remove them completely (so the phone will remain operational).

Method 3: Data background restriction

• 📵 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Msa (or Miui Daemon) and turn off Background Activity and AutoRun.
• 🚫 For Mi Browser and GetApps, also turn off notifications and background work.

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Advertising screensavers often return after an update MIUI. To avoid this, disable automatic updates of system applications in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙) → Auto-update of applications.

4. Reset the lock screen settings (if the screensaver is not removed)

If previous methods didn't work, try resetting the lock screen settings, which won't delete your data, but will return the standard unlock and screensaver settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional settings → Resetting.
2. Select Reset the Lock screen settings (or Reset security settings).
3. Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock.

After discharge:

• ✅ The screensaver should disappear, but you will have to reconfigure your fingerprint or Face Unlock.
• ⚠️ If the screensaver remains - it is registered at the firmware level (see section 5).

Make a backup copy of passwords and fingerprints|Remember the current PIN-code|Disconnect the phone from Mi Account (if you plan to reset completely)|Check the battery charge (minimum 50%)-->

5. Radical methods: disabling through ADB and editing system files

If the screensaver is built into the firmware and is not removed in standard ways (for example, on custom or regional versions of MIUI), you will have to use ADB or edit system files, these methods require connecting the phone to the computer.

Method 1: Disconnecting through ADB

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on the phone Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in the phone settings) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi 10 to your computer and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_notifications 0


adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_allow_private_notifications 0

Method 2: Remove screensavers from system files (requires an unlocked bootloader)

If you have bootloader unlocked, you can manually delete screensaver files:

1. Download and install MIUI XML Editor.
2. Open the file. /system/media/theme/default/lockscreen_wallpaper.
3. Remove or replace screensaver files (.mp4 or.jpg extensions).

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Before editing system files, back up /system/media/theme/ to help restore the phone to work in case of an error.

6.What to do if the screensaver appears after resetting to factory settings

If you dropped the Redmi 10 to the factory settings, but the screensaver is still there, the problem is the firmware, and this is common on hands-on phones or custom MIUIs. Here's what you can do:

Option 1: Reflash the phone with official firmware

• 📥 Download the latest version MIUI Redmi 10 from the official website.
• 🔧 Use the Mi Flash Tool to Fastboot Firmware.
• ⚠️ Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool.

Option 2: Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience)

Custom firmware (such as LineageOS or ArrowOS) does not contain built-in MIUI screensavers, but will require:

• 🔓 Unlocked loader.
• 🛠️ Established TWRP Recovery.
• 📦 Backup data (firmware will delete everything from the phone).

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Flashing your phone will void the warranty and may result in data loss.If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact Xiaomi’s service center.

7. Alternative solutions: concealing the screensaver without removal

If you can’t remove the screensaver, you can make it less noticeable:

• 🖼️ Install Black Screensaver: Download the black image in.png format and install it as a screensaver in the lock screen settings.
• ⏱️ Reduce the time of the show: in some versions MIUI You can set a delay before the screensaver appears (for example, 10 minutes).
• 🔕 Turn off the screensaver sound: go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations → System sounds and turn off Lock screen sound.

For users who have a screensaver only when charging, the following will help:

1. Connect the phone to the charger.
2. Slip the screensaver up (if it is interactive).
3. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select Do Not Show.

Comparison of methods of removing screensaver

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If you don't want to mess with the settings, try installing a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair) that won't take away the screensaver completely, but will make it less intrusive by customizing the interface.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensavers on Xiaomi Redmi 10

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi 10 with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM), Some settings can be blocked, and in this case, only the flashing on Global will help. ROM or.

⚠️ Note: On phones with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, you can use the Disable Flag Secure module to remove the protection of system files and manually remove the screensavers. However, this can disrupt the operation of some applications (for example, banking).